My Mother Killed Me For Her Stepdaughter novel Chapter 84

Andrew and his team quietly entered Daniel's home.

The house was unnervingly clean, almost untouched.

Andrew, wearing gloves, examined the knives in the kitchen and found a fruit knife resembling the one used on Emily. He carefully bagged it as evidence.

In the bedroom, the wardrobe was impeccably organized, indicating Daniel's likely obsession with cleanliness.

Suddenly, Andrew tripped over a loose wire, causing a picture on the wall to tilt.

As he hurried to straighten it, he discovered a hidden door behind the wardrobe.

Beyond it was a basement filled with my photos—high school, college, meals, and moments with John. It was all there.

In a corner was a box containing items related to me, including a USB drive and a sticky note.

The knife Andrew had found also tested positive for traces of Emily's blood.

With clear motive and evidence, Daniel was identified as the prime suspect. However, when the team attempted to arrest him, they found he had vanished.

After a week of searching with no leads, the police were growing desperate. Just as things seemed bleak, I arrived at the station.